Pole screen
attributed to Gillow and Co
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1820
Materials
Mahogany, rosewood, brass, lacquer, paint
Measurements
142 cm (H); 38 cm (W); 37 cm (D)
Place of origin
London
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Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1195752
Summary
A rosewood, mahogany, brass and lacquer pole screen, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster or Gillow & Co. London, circa 1820. With a lacquered rectangular panel with canted corners decorated with figures and rockwork in a landscape. On a brass pole with spiral turned column and triform plinth held by gilt brass feet.
Provenance
Speke Hall and its contents were bequeathed, as a secondary devise, to the National Trust by Adelaide Watt (d.1921) in 1943. Speke was initially bequeathed to the Norris family (who built the original house during the 16th century). It was then leased to Liverpool City Council and later to the Museums Department of Merseyside County Council. The National Trust took over direct management of the house and its contents in 1986.
Makers and roles
attributed to Gillow and Co, furniture maker attributed to Gillow of Lancaster , furniture maker